Men's Eyebrows and Permanent Makeup: Tattooing the Male Eyebrow

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Micropigmentation can replace eyebrow hairs lost over time by shaving or plucking, which can also cause the eyebrow to thin and turn gray.

Although models and movie stars can comfortably add eyebrow powder and eyeliner when needed, the average man doesn’t have the skill, time, or inclination. Permanent makeup is an inexpensive technique for enhancing the appearance of the upper third of the face.

Eyebrows affect the angles of the face and the eye appearance. Eyebrows can “lift” a sleepy eye or bring down a high forehead. Eyebrows can move the observer’s eye from a balding pate to a soulful expression. Eyebrows help locate the eye for that meaningful eye-to-eye glance.

Shaping the Brow

Male brows need fullness and length as opposed to the arch and delicacy of the female eyebrow. Hairs (if they are present) should be combed upward so that the lower brow border is visible. It is this shape that is the foundation. Starting the brow above this shape necessitates continuously having to pluck away growth. If there is no hair or minimal hair, the brow should be designed by hand starting immediately below or on the brow bone on most faces.

The breadth of each eyebrow, dependent on personal choice, should avoid any delicate line that mimics a female eyebrow. The arch height should be minimal. Some male eyebrows are straight across with a slightly lowered tale while others may have a gentle arch midway. They should not droop onto the lid. Length is from the inner eye to slightly beyond the outer canthus of the eye but again, it is preference.

Tattooing the Brow

Hair strokes may appear more natural if there is any base of hair or color. Shading the brow area gives the illusion of an eyebrow. Shades of brown are best since gray may tend to look bruised and black should not be used in the eyebrow area.

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Liposuction for Men is Growing in Popularity

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Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures available. Used mainly by women for a long period of time, the number of males having the procedure is growing rapidly. Liposuction can be a very effective way of removing fatty deposits from troublesome areas.

While it is important to note that liposuction is not a cure for obesity or to be used in place of diet and exercise, it provides many benefits. Whether you are a man who has a natural build-up of fatty tissues in certain areas of the body despite toning or have lost weight and now experience disproportionate amounts of body fat, liposuction can be helpful.

Liposuction is usually performed under general anaesthesia, though some cases may be performed using local anaesthesia and mild sedation. Male liposuction is performed using a procedure called tumescent liposuction, which uses a solution of anaesthetic and epinephrine to aid in the removal of large amounts of fatty tissue. The tissue is removed using very fine tubes called cannulas that are inserted into small incisions and attached to suction pumps.

Many areas of the body are commonly operated on during male liposuction treatment, depending on the placement of fatty deposits. Commonly operated on areas include the face and neck, thighs, hips, calves, ankles, knees, arms, breasts, abdomen, and back. Before operating, your surgeon will conduct a thorough physical examination including blood work to ensure that you are a good candidate for the procedure.

After the procedure is completed, you will be required to wear a girdle for up to two weeks and will have to undergo courses of massage and ultrasound treatments. These procedures will help to reduce recovery time. Patients can return to work after only a few days, but must wait two weeks before beginning even a limited exercise regimen.

Side effects of liposuction include swelling, bruising, numbness and pain. Swelling may take up to three months to improve, and the full results may take up to a year to be visible. Doctors typically prescribe moderate to strong painkillers to alleviate postoperative pain. Complications of male liposuction are rare but can include blood clots, infections, and allergic reactions. Telling your doctor of any medications or supplements you take prior to surgery can help reduce this risk. As with all surgical procedures, it is imperative that you choose a licensed cosmetic surgeon with experience with the procedure to reduce risks of side effects and complications.

The Growing Trend of Men and Cosmetic Surgery

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Cosmetic surgery has become a rising trend among the male population, considerably escalating into 2005. With regards to age and ethnicity, the type of men turning to plastic surgery for cosmetic enhancement is colorfully changing. While many men may deem plastic surgery as a good business move, disclosing the amount of "work they’ve had" remains a touchy topic.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 82 percent of women and 79 percent of men said they would not be embarrassed if others know they had cosmetic surgery. But for men, talking about it is another story.

"Men who have cosmetic procedures are just as happy as women with the results and just as likely to have further surgery," says east coast cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, Steve R. Fallek, M.D. "However, it just doesn't come up in normal male conversation. Men are reluctant to talk about their appearance or themselves. They will talk about their workout and the gym, and that's about it."

Cosmetic Surgery For Men

According to new ASPS reports, American men had nearly 1.2 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures in 2004, which is 10 percent of the 11.9 million cosmetic procedures performed last year in the United States. Liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, male breast reduction, and hair transplants were the top five surgical cosmetic procedures for men last year, and Dr. Fallek predicts that most of these trends will remain popular procedures in 2005.

According to the ASPS, surgical improvements like a more balanced nose, a rejuvenated face, and a trimmer waistline are common goals among men.

Elliot W. Jacobs, M.D., a New York plastic surgeon, admits that about 40 percent of men in his practice request "very conservative surgery so that nothing is too noticeable."

Generally, men and women want to feel confident in the way they look, be happy with how their clothes fit, and hope their image justifies that. In the workplace, gaining respect and getting that better paid position amongst younger coworkers is reason enough for many men to invest in cosmetic procedures; the "baby boomer" generation is considered by doctors a prominent age group among peers seeking a younger and more refined image.

"The parents of the baby boomers elected to 'grow old gracefully' because they really had no other choice," says Dr. Jacobs. "This generation does have a choice -- and due to the popularity and safety of most cosmetic procedures, men have decided to improve their appearance as much as women do."

Collectively in 2004, American men and women ages 35 to 50 had 5.3 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, the 51 to 64 age group had 2.9 million, and the 65-and-over age group had about 750,000 of all cosmetic procedures, according to the ASPS.

Why Do Men Have Plastic Surgery?

"Aging executives want to look younger, less tired and more vigorous, so that they can retain their jobs," says Dr. Jacobs. "Men who have lost their jobs and are interviewing for a new one may seek plastic surgery so that they too look younger, less tired, and more vigorous, plus they can lie about their age on a job application."

Could it be said that men are feeling pressure from the media and society's intense value on beauty, something that women have endured for years? With significantly, increasing numbers of men choosing plastic surgery as the means to improving their body, some experts may agree.

Predicting that men and women will continue "to seek less invasive, minimal incision surgery and nonsurgical quick fixes with minimal downtime," like a mid-face lift, short scar facelift, mini tummy tuck with liposuction, and male breast reduction with liposuction, Dr. Jacobs simply points out the major trend in 2005: "More and more men are having some type of cosmetic work performed."

Between men and women, the ethnic composition of patients choosing plastic surgery is taking a new direction. The ASPS reports that racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 20 percent of all cosmetic procedures in 2003, with an increase of 1 percent from 2002, and the rise in minorities undergoing cosmetic surgery looks to exceed 20 percent of the total procedures performed in 2005.

"There does not seem to be a dominant group, but there is an upswing in males from all ethnic groups who are seeking surgery," asserts Dr. Jacobs. "I would include blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Arabs, and Indians -- from all parts of the globe! In my practice, Caucasian males are becoming a minority of all the males that I treat."

cosmetic plastic surgery is elective and should be done for the right reasons," says Dr. Fallek, predicting that two new areas of increase for men will include chin/ neck liposuction and pubic rejuvenation. Dr. Fallek admits that one of the most overlooked areas of the body is the pubic region.

"With the fashion trend of low cut jeans and pants, this area is becoming much more visible," he affirms. "In addition, men and women have begun paying closer attention to the appearance of this area including treatments such as laser hair removal and the Brazilian bikini waxing."

Men are trying to keep up with Joneses to look good

Many more men are deciding to have cosmetic surgery, but is it for elective reasons alone?
At one time if a guy mentioned that he was considering getting a facelift or his nose straightened out he would have been a laughed at or at least talked about. Male vanity has always been around, but now they are feeling pressured to look good forever. Research has shown that men opting for elective plastic surgery procedures have increased more than 25% in the last year.

Who are the men having work done? Civil servants, lawyers and accountants are among the more likely due to the fact that they are in the public eye and may feel the demands from their work environment to stay looking young to keep their jobs longer.

What plastic surgery procedure was the most popular? Male breast reduction operations saw an increase of 61% in 2008, while the number of mini-facelifts and ear correction surgery also increased.

While most of these procedures cost as much as $4000 many of you are thinking, WHY? Ivan Foo is a consultant plastic surgeon who works part-time for a private hospital that provides cosmetic surgery says that men are 10% of their patients. He has noticed a gradual increase in the number of men having cosmetic surgery over the last few years.

He states that men are just as concerned about their appearance and are becoming more at ease with the idea. The more they open up about the procedure(s) they have had done, the more having plastic surgery for men will be accepted. Also they feel the need to keep up with the Joneses….the Joneses being the younger men climbing up the latter in their profession.

Many plastic surgery centers are accepting credit, a payment plan or have credit companies available. This makes paying for the procedure more accessible for the average Joe and not just for the rich and famous.

Some patients cut back on other expenditures or take out loans to afford a plastic surgery, while others perceive the necessity only a minimal problem and not worth the risks; both financially and medically. There are medical risks involved with any cosmetic surgery, but they are fairly low. Foo explains that people need to be aware of the risks, the recovery period and the realistic expectations to expect from the surgery. And that is why he advises patients against surgery.

If someone is overweight and would like a male breast reduction he would advise them to diet and exercise to lose weight first. If their expectations were too high, too quick to make a decision and not ready for it, or if it is going to be a financial burden he wouldn’t advise them to do the procedure."

Today a nip and/or a tuck have become the norm and not the exception. Just a few years ago a facelift seemed an extreme measure in terms of how far we would go to make ourselves look good.

Looking good is now being marketed to men a lot more and men who have issues with their bodies are doing something about it. Men’s magazines advertise that it is normal to want to correct your flaws and have plastic surgery or a non-surgery alternative; such as a tummy tuck, chin liposuction, laser hair removal or eyelid surgery, which didn’t happen in the past.

Looking good also means that men feel the risks, pain and bruises are worth it. So let’s hear it for the boys, applaud that they do care about themselves and are doing something about it no matter what the cost or pressure from the Joneses.

Men ditch razors for laser in bid to cut back on shaving

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Australian men are increasingly opting for cosmetic procedures to cut back their need to shave, a doctor says, but there appears no move to ditch the razor altogether.

Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) president Mary Dingley said men were increasingly seeking the permanent removal by laser of hair from their face and neck.

Reasons included allergies to shaving cream, acne scars, a skin condition which involved persistent ingrown hairs, and transgender people who wanted to avoid a "five o'clock" shadow, Dr Dingley says.

"There aren't too many guys who do it purely so they don't have to bother with it," says Dingley, who was attending a joint conference of the CPSA and the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery in Sydney.

"Some (men) will want the whole area treated so they don't have a beard, but others will do it in problem areas.

"Some guys do want to have that five o'clock look ... they just don't want it around the collar area."

The development in beard hair was part of a growing acceptance by men of cosmetic hair removal in general, Dingley said.

The number of men attending her Brisbane-based clinic for hair removal had increased over the past ten years from about one a month to one or two every day, she said.

A national poll of CPSA members shows these men are seeking removal of back, chest and then beard hair.

Despite the move on facial hair, Dingley said there appeared little desire by men to ditch daily shaving altogether.

"For many men it is a right of passage, its a sign of growing up, men look forward to it," she said.

"It probably becomes a little bit of an inconvenience after a while, but I don't think they really object that much because it is a sign of their masculinity."

The cost of permanently removing facial hair starts at about $600 - while a pack of disposable razor head replacements can cost $10.

Hair transplantation in men: Is it right for you?

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If you're thinking about a hair transplant, be sure you have realistic expectations. Hair restoration techniques have improved greatly in recent years, but there are limits. The success of a transplant still depends on how much healthy hair you have to donate and how fast you are losing hair.

How does hair transplantation work?
For a hair transplant, a surgeon takes natural groupings of hair follicles and replants them in places where hair has been lost. Older methods involved taking as many as 50 "donor" hair follicles and replanting as an unnatural-looking plug of hair on a cleared-out patch on the scalp.

With newer techniques, natural one-to-five hair groupings are removed and implanted in-between existing hair follicles. The result is often so natural that it makes the new growth almost undetectable from the old.

Are hair transplants right for you?
Hair transplant may be a solution if you have male (or female) pattern baldness. It may also be helpful if you have patches of hair loss from scarring, burns, radiation therapy or infection.

To be a good candidate for hair transplant, you must have enough healthy existing hair to donate. If you don't, or if you are losing a lot of hair quickly, hair transplants may not be a good option for you.

The best results occur when there are well-defined areas of hair loss and dense hair growth on the sides and back of the scalp. It's also helpful to have a combination of fine and coarse hairs. Light-colored hair often looks more natural than darker hair.

What is the surgical procedure?
Hair transplant surgery is usually done by a plastic surgeon, dermatologist or other surgeon who specializes in hair restoration surgery. The procedure may take place in your doctor's office under local anesthesia. The surgeon will:

• Remove from the scalp tiny strips of skin that have natural clusters of healthy hair follicles.
• Divide the strips into smaller grafts of various sizes.
• Place the grafts in small holes or slits made in balding or thinning areas on your scalp. Hair can also be grafted in other areas, such as your beard or eyebrows.
• Close up the donor hair sites. Usually only very small scars remain, which can be covered by hair.

Each hair transplant session may last from one to several hours. It may take several sessions over a span of months to fill in a bald area. Sometimes, surgeons may use a combination of hair-restoration techniques for the best results. These may include scalp lifts, scalp reduction or tissue expansion.

As with any surgery, there is always a risk of complications, such as bleeding and infection. These risks are rare. There may also be prolonged scalp numbness and some grafts may not grow in their new location.

What can you expect after surgery?
Recovery is generally fairly quick. You may have a bandage for 24 hours and some swelling or bruising around your eyes for a few days. Your scalp may crust or scab over for a week or so after that. You are often able to resume daily activities right away and exercise after two weeks.

Don't be surprised if your new hair growth falls out a few weeks after surgery. This is normal and usually temporary. It may start to grow again in five to six weeks, at the rate of about one-half inch a month.

Some men find that using one of two medications after surgery may help slow hair loss and increase the quality and density of new hair growth. They are minoxidil, a nonprescription cream, and finasteride, an oral prescription medication. But be sure to ask your doctor before using anything on the scalp after surgery.

SOURCES:

• Avram M. Follicular unit transplantation for male and female pattern hair loss and restoring eyebrows. Ophthalmology Clinics of North America. 2005;18(2):319-323.
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Hair replacement.
• American Academy of Dermatology. Hair restoration.